Weichen Sun
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Weichen Sun is a researcher specializing in space robotics and autonomous vision-based navigation, with a particular focus on the challenging problem of non-cooperative satellite pose estimation. His most-cited work, "Pose Measurement and Tracking of Non-cooperative Satellite Based on Stereo Vision" (2021), addresses a critical bottleneck in on-orbit servicing and debris removal: how to autonomously track and measure the relative position and orientation of a satellite that was not designed to be serviced. By leveraging stereo vision to identify general satellite structures—such as the satellite frame and satellite-rocket docking ring—Sun’s method enables space robots to capture and interact with these targets without prior markers or cooperative features. This contribution has garnered 4 citations, reflecting its relevance to the growing field of autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations. Sun’s research is instrumental for future missions involving space debris mitigation, satellite refueling, and repair, offering a practical, vision-driven solution to one of the most demanding perception problems in space.
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